Mongabay series: India's Iconic Landscapes
Stretching from tropical to temperate latitudes, with a 7,500 km long coastline, two archipelagos, some of the tallest mountains and the most extensive mangrove ecosystem in the world, iconic India harbours biodiversity hotspots of global importance. From these landscapes, we will bring you stories of people, animals, plants and their habitats. This series on the country's iconic landscapes spans the well known Himalayas and the Ganga river basins but also tells the stories of fascinating efforts of conservation in small pockets of the Sundarbans, the Western Ghats, the coastline and even the urban centres of the vast and varied country. As an emerging economy, the growth story of iconic India has had varying impact on the country’s habitats, natural resources, biological diversity and forest-dwelling communities. We highlight stories of neglect and destruction to some of the country's most important landscapes and through a mix of perspectives we bring to the fore the need for protecting them and growing through sustainable development.
Andaman forests need longer intervals between repeat logging for recovery: study
Chilika lake records rise in migratory bird numbers, sees new species too
[Commentary] Counting bulbuls to conserve the Deccan hillocks and scrub forests
[Commentary] Isolated pockets of unique wildlife populations of Gujarat need immediate attention
Hydropower not a very ‘green’ solution in Himachal Pradesh, finds study
Closer watch on vulnerable tribal groups in the Andamans in the face of COVID-19
Sundarbans endangered as per IUCN’s Red List of Ecosystems framework, cautious optimism advised
The bugyals or Himalayan alpine meadows: a treasure trove endangered
Silent Valley to soon get a conservation ring around it
How glaciers in the western Himalayas are reacting differently to climate change and human activities
Salt-tolerant rice, innovations help farmers deal with salinity in the Sundarbans
Finn’s weaver faces a risk of extinction
Forest official who complained about legal violations in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands loses duties
Environment ministry unlocked many protected areas during the lockdown
Erosion, an important cause of mangrove loss in the Sundarbans
[Commentary] Finding the middle ground with the Changpa herders in Ladakh
Etalin hydel plant’s future now hangs on its economic viability
Lakshadweep unveils world’s first sea cucumber conservation reserve
Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta in peril due to sea-level rise, says study
Special series
Wetland Champions
- [Commentary] India establishes the largest network of Ramsar Sites in South Asia
- [Commentary] Wetland champions: Promise from the grassroots
- The story of Jakkur lake sets an example for inclusive rejuvenation projects
- Welcome to Tsomgo lake: Please don’t litter
Environment And Health
- Marine plastic pollution is not just a waste problem; reducing production is needed too
- Stitching sustainability amidst climate change challenges
- Gujarat bans exotic Conocarpus tree amid health and environment hazard
- Malaria-carrying mosquitoes shift homes from forests to rice fields
India's Iconic Landscapes
- Majuli’s shrinking wetlands and their fight for survival
- Saving India’s wild ‘unicorns’
- Indrella ampulla’s genetic tapestry unveils colour morphs isolated across the Palghat Gap
- [Commentary] Up close and personal with the fragility of the Himalayas
Beyond Protected Areas
- Climate litigation has entered the room. But could great Indian bustards be inched out?
- The dietary habits of endangered vultures
- Waterbirds adapt to nest and roost in the urban oases of Udaipur
- Understanding the elevational movements of Himalayan birds to improve conservation efforts
Conserving Agro-biodiversity
- Pricey guests: Urban invasive species cost the world billions every year
- [Commentary] GROW with agroforestry, a step towards sustainable land management
- Millet tradition loses flavour among Madhya Pradesh’s tribals
- A village nurtures traditional food systems in response to climate change
Just Transitions
- How unplanned coal mine closures in India are affecting dependent communities, especially women
- Green Credit Scheme’s ‘methodology’ doesn’t inspire confidence among experts
- Conflict over critical mineral prospecting in Odisha signals need for better community involvement
- Fuel leak in Manipur raises concerns over water contamination